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Videos
This is only a partial list of my contra dance & music videos. To view more, please go to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@balanceandswing. I encourage you to subscribe so you get the latest videos -- not all will be added to this page -- and of course like, because we all need positive reinforcement. :) Happy dancing and on to the next! P.S. Please consider joining MFS!
Event Date & Description
2025: 09-5 thru 07
Emily Faulkner, caller. Music by Countercurrent.
2025: 09-5 thru 07
Michael Karcher, caller. Music by Banna Damhsa.
2025: 09-5 thru 07
Alex Sturbaum, guitar & Brian Lindsay, fiddle
2025: 09-5 thru 07
Alex & Brian hit it out of the park with "Father Kelly's Reel!"
2023-07-22
Music by Skippin' a Groove. Calling by Derek Gallagher & Others
BH 2023 - 1
Bear Hug videos
2023-09-08
Cis Hinkle, caller. Music by Toss the Possum, "Dream" medley.
2023-09-08
Rob Zisette and Sarah Wilcox summarize what they covered in their earlier workshop, "Connecting With Your Partner."
Lunasa1
Lunasa2
LEF June 2024
2024-Sept
Past Bear Hug bedtime story, told by Kevin Carr of the
"Hillbillies from Mars" (sometime in the '90s)
Check the Dance Calendar for info on upcoming Contra Dances!
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Best Viewing
For Best Viewing Experience
1) Click on a video link in list above.
2) Within YouTube, click the Gear icon (Settings) on the bottom right of the video when it launches.
3) Choose "Quality"
4) Click on 1080p. If that doesn't work, try 720p.
Last updated October 12, 2025
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